Acute Traumatic Arthritis in pets generally
manifests rapidly as a swelling and lameness and is almost
always a direct result of trauma to the joints. While this
type can never be directly avoided, it is one of the few types
of arthritis that may require immediate surgical intervention
to prevent onset of permanent osteoarthritis.
Auto Immune Arthritis in pets is also known
as rheumatoid arthritis. Your pet's own immune system attacks
the joints and typically affects several joints at once. The
synovial membranes generally will become inflamed and mobility
will lessen. The cause of auto immune arthritis is generally
unknown.
Degenerative Joint Disease
in pets is generally synonymous with osteoarthritis. Symptoms
include a destruction of parts of the joint, generally isolated
to the cartilage. Pets with this condition may also experience
intermittent inflammation. This condition is one of the most
common types of arthritis in pets.
Hip Dysplasia in pets is
a type of osteoarthritis that affects the hip joints of your
pet. This can sometimes result after an acture injury, but
can also occur due to normal wear and tear or infectious agents.
This disease causes a number of complications. A common misconception
is that hip dysplasia is always an isolated condition. This
is not true, it is quite possible for hip dysplasia to spread
to other joints as the disease progresses.
Hypertrophic Arthritis in
pets has to do with the development of bone spurs. The best
analogy to describe a bone spur would be walking on a tack
all of the time, because the joint is not smoothly moving
along but instead is being poked by growths that are very
painful in both humans and animals. This generally occurs
as a result of trauma or osteoarthritis.
Infectious Arthritis in
pets is characterized by lameness and sore joints. There is
always an underlying infectious element to this type of arthritis.
This type of arthritis generally occurs as a result of trauma
and secondary infection to the joint. Antibiotics should be
used for this type of arthritis.
Inflammatory Arthritis in
pets is one of the least common forms of arthritic conditions
in pets. Generally, osteoarthritic conditions occur much more
frequently as they progress over time. Except when infectious
agents are present, the causes of most inflamatory arthritis
types is unknown.
Knee Stifle in pets means
they have one or more torn ligaments around the "knee"
of the pet. This destabilizes the joint. In extreme cases,
this may result in dislocation. As the knee joint is constantly
subjected to a great deal of continual strain and pain in
this area is generally incredibly debilitating.
Kneecap Dislocation in pets
is usually caused by misshapen or malformed leg
bones results in a "loose" kneecap that can move
or dislocate out of its natural position. Knee stifle can
also contribute to this condition.
Osteoarthritis in pets is a slowly progressing
disease that occurs due to the breakdown and destruction of
your pet's cartilage. As it gets worse, the bones (now with
far less cartilage to provide shock absorption) begin to grind
against one another causing pain, reduced flexibility, inflammation,
and a reduction in mobility. This is one of the most common
types of arthritis in pets and the type that glucosamine is
most suited for.
Osteochondrosis in pets
is when the cartilage deteriorates and causes an osteoarthritic
like condition. Joint tissue becomes both painful and inflamed.
It is speculated that there is a genetic component to this
disease but it nutrition may also be a contributing factor.
Shoulder Degeneration in pets is a disease
that has multiple causes. Because the shoulder is more of
a sliding joint rather than a ball and socket, it is less
prone to injury but it may still wear down over time. Infection
or injury to the joint may be contributing factors. This type
of arthritis generally affects the gait of the animal and
slows them down.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in
pets is similar to rheumatoid arthritis in humans. This type
of arthritis results when the body attacks itself or an infectious
agent and becomes confused and attacks one or more joints
in your pet's body. The cause of this type of arthritis is
generally unknown.
Traumatic Arthritis in pets is a catch all
term for arthritis that has manifested as a result of trauma
to the joints. This kind of arthritis is generally acute and
is a direct result of some form of trauma. Osteoarthritis
in the effected joints commonly develops over time as a result
of this condition.
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